Ukraine’s railway crisis threatens EU reconstruction investments
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Ukraine caves under $ 2.3 bn threat, appoints investigator it desperately wanted to block
Ukraine’s government spent weeks trying to block a qualified anti-corruption investigator. Today, $2.3 billion in international pressure changed their minds.
Ukraine’s government demands lie detector test from its anti-corruption chief candidate
Tsyvinsky passed the tests, won the contest, but now must pass a polygraph.
EU withholds nearly €1.5 billion package for Ukraine due to failures in anti-corruption justice
After delays in judicial and governance reforms, Ukraine secures only part of the latest EU payment.
Fifty Ukrainian NGOs rise in defense of Ukrainian top anti-corruption fighter Shabunin, charged with draft dodging and fraud
Activists call the case against Shabunin “politically motivated” and warn it risks silencing democracy.
Ukraine has done its part for accession talks start, now it’s EU’s turn, Leyen says
Hungary alone holds up talks despite Kyiv's compliance and Brussels’ green light.
Bakhmut defender Hnatov takes command of Ukraine’s General staff amid military restructuring
Major General Hnatov, veteran of Bakhmut and Kherson operations, takes Ukraine's top military post with orders to implement corps-based reforms while ensuring combat brigades meet frontline needs.
Turmoil at Ukraine’s defense ministry as procurement chief resists ouster
She saved Ukraine billions on bullets. But now Maryna Bezrukova may lose her job for refusing to "play politics" with the war effort.
US delivers first $ 1 billion from frozen Russian asset proceeds to Ukraine
This marks the first time frozen Russian assets have been used to support Ukraine's state budget.
Ukraine on track to join EU by 2030, says EU ambassador Mathernová
Mathernová praised Ukraine's digital leadership and progress in reforms but stressed the need for further judicial and anti-corruption efforts.
Ukraine’s defense ministry under fire for “management chaos” a year after leadership change
Despite initial optimism, Ukraine's defense sector under Minister Rustem Umerov grapples with procurement inefficiencies, international cooperation failures, and a lack of strategic planning, according to a critical report by civil society leaders.
How EU’s €50 bn carrot drives Ukraine’s path to membership
Meet the Ukraine Facility, the EU's primary support mechanism to stimulate Ukraine to align with EU standards
Japan and Ukraine sign memorandum to fight corruption
Japan and Ukraine formalize cooperation on judicial reforms and anti-corruption, aiming to strengthen administrative communications, transparency, and support Ukraine’s recovery.
Ukraine defense procurement overview plan approved at NATO summit in Washington
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with NATO experts, has unveiled a strategic roadmap outlining key reforms to enhance military procurement practices, marking a pivotal step towards operational excellence.
Hungary is the only EU member opposing Ukraine’s accession to bloc, says Ukrainian official
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, head of the Parliament Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the EU, stated that time is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession.
Switzerland to give Ukraine almost 65 million USD for digitalisation and e-governance
With the allocated money, Switzerland's goal is to promote democratic reforms in Ukraine through digitalisation and at the same time increase the transparency of state-provided services.
FT: Brussels says Ukraine meets criteria for EU accession talks
The European Commission has recommended accession talks with Ukraine this month, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Ambassador Brink says Ukraine’s reforms positively impact economy amid Russia’s war
The US praised Ukraine's economic reforms, specifically the new law on corporate governance, said the US ambassador in Kyiv.
Norway to provide almost 6 million Euro to support Ukrainian NGOs
After announcing 64 million Euro for humanitarian aid in Ukraine and Moldova, Norway will additionally provide 6 million Euro as part of a grant program for Ukrainian NGOs.
Umerov: 244/344 weapon systems approved by Ukraine Defense Ministry in six months are Ukrainian-made
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov says his ministry has approved 344 new weapon systems for the Armed Forces over the past 6 months, with 244 of them produced domestically.